[The Pigeon had learned something about [women] from his eight sisters, and if over the years he had absorbed only this one thing, it would stand as vindication that a boy does not suffer needlessly from growing up in a house with eight sisters. That thing was that a woman's heart is not bought by the currency of a man's emotion for her. A woman's heart is won over by her own feelings for herself when he just happens to be around ...

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This quote suggests that the Pigeon, having grown up with eight sisters, has gained insight into the nature of women. Despite the varying experiences, the Pigeon realizes that a woman's affection cannot be won solely through a man's emotions towards her. Instead, it is the woman's own self-perception and feelings towards herself that determine her heart's response. In other words, a woman's love or attraction towards someone is not solely based on the man's actions, but also influenced by her own inner emotions and self-worth.

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